A new possibility has emerged in Alta’s long-running library debate — but city leaders remain divided over where the community’s future library should go. The issue resurfaced during Monday night’s
A national honor is bringing special recognition to a Storm Lake agricultural professional — and the award carries a name deeply rooted in the community’s farming history. Dennis Reyman, a
Services for 97 year old Phyllis Krukow of Dickens will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 16, 2026, at Geelan Funeral Home in Spencer. The service will be livestreamed and available
A 22-year-old Ida Grove man died yesterday afternoon after his motorcycle struck the back of a semitrailer on Iowa Highway 175 in Sac County. The Iowa State Patrol identified the
A northwest Iowa lawmaker is keeping his seat at the leadership table in the Iowa Senate. Republican state Sen. Lynn Evans of Aurelia has been reelected as an assistant majority
Alta has a new roadmap for its future — with seven priorities aimed at strengthening the community over the next two years. The Alta City Council identified those priorities during
Steven Hoffman, age 79, of Storm Lake, Iowa died November 10, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Memorial services will take place Sunday, November 15, 2026 at
A new career education center in Marcus is moving closer to reality, as a nearly $1.9 million renovation project gets underway. Northwest Iowa Community College is moving forward with plans
Pocahontas is about to get a dose of big-city comedy — delivered by a small-town Iowa native who knows the community better than you might expect. Comedian Matt Banwart is
Martha Christine Landsness, age 80, of Osceola, Iowa, formerly of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died November 5, 2026 at Southern Hills Care Center in Osceola. Visitation will take place Friday, November
